Join Fellows for CMA Museum Day, Sunday April 21
CMA Museum Day at Chicago’s historic Museum of Science & Industry in Hyde Park. When: Sunday April 21 (a new date), from 1 - 4 pm. Tickets are free online at https://www.msichicago.org/visit/tickets/illinois-free-day-ticket/
SoberPoz 2024 Retreat Runs July 18-21 at LaSalle Manor
Registration is open for this summer’s SoberPoz Retreat, Pozitively Fabulous, to be held July 18-21, 2024 at LaSalle Manor in Plano, IL. It wil be the last of four retreats in the Chicago area.
Meeting Profiles: AA Big Book Study Monday 2 pm Online
The weekly Monday 2 pm Online Meeting of Chicago CMA is a safe and supportive space for individuals in and out of the Chicago area to come together and work on their recovery journey through the guidance of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Meeting Profiles: ‘You Better Work!’
Hosted at the Grace Episcopal Church in Printers Row, “You Better Work!” meets each Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, with a lead speaker, and readings from the CMA 12-Step Guide.
Meeting Profiles: Monday Night Steppin’ in Andersonville
Each Monday at 7:30 p.m., Steppin’ in Andersonville is a speaker/share meeting focusing on a different step each week, going in order from 1-12. It’s held on the grounds of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster in Chicago.
Meeting Profiles: Online ‘Sex & Sobriety’ Saturdays at 2 pm
The latest CMA Chicago online meeting, “Sex & Sobriety,” launched January 13, 2024. The 2 pm meeting takes place every Saturday, and represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
Meeting Profiles: Friday Night Beginners’
The CMA Friday Beginners’ Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Center on Halsted Youth Center (2nd Floor), is Chicago’s oldest meeting, and is typically its largest.
Meeting Profiles: ‘Topics, Lead, Discussion,’ Wednesday 2 pm Online
A pre-pandemic in-person meeting served as inspiration for this Wednesday 2 pm CMA Online “Topics, Lead and Discussion” Meeting
Meeting Profiles: Sunday Night Step Study
Every Sunday night at 6 pm, the Step Study Meeting takes place at Broadway United Methodist Church, in the basement at 3344 N Broadway in Chicago. The meeting uses the NYC CMA guide, “The Twelve Steps for Crystal Meth Addicts” as its primary literature.
Chicago Roundup Cosmic Bowl Is April 14 at 2 pm
Chicago Roundup, a non-profit supporting LGBTQ people in recovery, is hosting its annual Cosmic Bowl bowling fundraiser on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm at Waveland Bowl,
Free Pizza & Pool Party Fellowship Event March 30
Spring Splash — a CMA Chicago indoor pool and pizza party — will take place on Saturday, March 30, from 7:30 pm to 10 pm.
CMA Fellowship at ‘Dune: Part 2’ March 2, at Regal Webster Place
CMA Movie Night: See ‘Dune: Part 2’ on March 2 at 8 pm at the Regal Webster Pl., 1471 W. Webster in Chicago. Tickets are $20.
A Sober Cell – From the Inside Looking Out
“A Sober Cell – From the Inside Looking Out” is a collection of personal stories of recovery from the members of Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) who had been incarcerated.
Registration Opens for CMA Chicago Spring Retreat March 22-24
The 2024 CMA Chicago Spring Retreat returns to Villa Desiderata in McHenry, IL on Friday, March 22nd through Sunday, March 24th.
CMA Los Angeles Retreat Celebrates 25 Years April 5-7
CMA Los Angeles celebrates 25 years at its annual retreat in downtown LA, April 5 - 7, 2024. Daniel R. is organizing a Chicago group to attend; scholarships available for those lacking of funds. Visit cmala.com for details.
Chicago Roundup 2024 Chili Cook-off is Feb. 17
Chicago Roundup Annual Chili Cook-off will be Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6 pm at Ebenezer Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. in Chicago. It’s a fundraiser for the August 2024 Chicago Roundup conference for the LGBTQ+ addiction recovery community.
New CMA Online Meeting Launches, Saturdays at 2 pm
A new CMA Chicago online meeting launched January 13. The 2 pm meeting will take place every Saturday. Chaired by Don with Jeff P as GSR, the meeting represents the 13th online meeting using CMA Chicago’s Zoom platform - Zoom ID: 9257252525.
Share Your Story at Haymarket Recovery Center
Be a lead speaker at CMA meetings for Haymarket Recovery Center residents. Share your story, answer questions. Meetings are Wednesday, 6:30 pm at 932 W. Washington, Chicago. Six months sobriety recommended. Apply to Alan G at hospitalsinstitutions@cmachicago.org
Enjoy a Sober New Year’s Eve Round-up Fundraiser
Chicago Roundup’s Sober New Year’s Eve Bash is Sunday Dec. 31 from 8 pm til midnight at Unity Lutheran Church 1212 W. Balmoral in Chicago, featuring a Lip Sync Battle hosted by Kitch Annette, Miss Serenity 2023
CMA Holiday Zoolights Is Back
Join your CMA Chicago fellows this Saturday, Dec. 16 for the Lincoln Park Zoolights holiday tradition. Meet at 7:15 pm at the Cannon Drive entrance to enter promptly at 7:30. Expedite entry: pre-buy tickets @lpzoo.org.